# Scolipede - VGC 18 Usage Statistics

> Competitive usage data for Scolipede in VGC 18. Data from Pikalytics.

## Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | VGC 18 (`vgc2018`) |
| **Game** | Pokémon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | vgc2018 |
| **Data Date** | 2026-04 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/vgc2018/Scolipede)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/vgc2018/Scolipede
- **Format Overview**: [VGC 18 Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/vgc2018)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/vgc2018](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/vgc2018)

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## Common Moves
- **Protect**: 98.893%
- **Poison Jab**: 76.455%
- **Swords Dance**: 68.937%
- **Baton Pass**: 49.185%
- **Rock Slide**: 43.622%
- **Megahorn**: 33.951%
- **Stomping Tantrum**: 20.560%
- **Other**: 8.397%

## Common Abilities
- **Speed Boost**: 99.976%
- **Poison Point**: 0.023%
- **Swarm**: 0.001%

## Common Items
- **Focus Sash**: 51.858%
- **Rockium Z**: 23.158%
- **Sitrus Berry**: 17.284%
- **Poisonium Z**: 3.250%
- **Other**: 4.449%

## Common Teammates
- **Incineroar**: 60.849%
- **Tapu Fini**: 53.125%
- **Metagross-Mega**: 30.501%
- **Aggron-Mega**: 21.151%
- **Latias**: 20.533%
- **Milotic**: 19.061%

## FAQ for Scolipede in vgc2018-1760

### What are the top moves for Scolipede?
The most common moves for Scolipede are Protect, Poison Jab, Swords Dance, Baton Pass. These represent the highest usage percentages on the ladder.

### What are the best teammates for Scolipede?
Scolipede is frequently paired with Incineroar, Tapu Fini, Metagross-Mega, Aggron-Mega. These partners help cover its weaknesses or enhance its offensive capabilities.

### Which Tera Types are best for Scolipede?
Tera Type data is not available or not applicable for this format.

### What is the most common EV Spread and Nature for Scolipede?
The top build for Scolipede features a **Adamant** nature with an EV spread of `0/252/0/0/4/252`. This configuration accounts for 34.405% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Scolipede?
Scolipede is most effectively run with the ability **Speed Boost** (99.976%) and the item **Focus Sash** (51.858%).

### What is the most common role for Scolipede?
Based on common item usage (Focus Sash), Scolipede often functions as a **lead or glass-cannon** in the vgc2018-1760 meta.

### What are the base stats for Scolipede?
| Stat | Value |
|------|-------|
| HP | 60 |
| Attack | 100 |
| Defense | 89 |
| Sp. Atk | 55 |
| Sp. Def | 69 |
| Speed | 112 |
| **BST** | **485** |

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## Additional Resources

- [View Scolipede on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/vgc2018/Scolipede) - Full interactive stats page
- [VGC 18 Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/vgc2018) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/vgc2018) - Build teams with Scolipede
- [Damage Calculator](https://www.pikalytics.com/calc) - Calculate damage

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